I wonder how one can process thoughts and emotions so much that we momentarily forget the sadness. Perhaps it’s a positive thought to share good vibes or humor. The laughter so loud exercises our jaws and face muscles. That’s why for one, there is such a thing called laughter yoga or even face yoga. I …
One of the most disliked – and often feared – course in college is Thesis, or research. In everyday conversations, research is often framed as something distant and intimidating: confined to the university classroom, thick bound reports, or academic conferences. Yet, in reality, we engage in research every single day. When we compare prices in …
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“Greed is in their hearts” are words that transformed the classic Jose Mari Chan’s yuletide song “Christmas in our hearts” into an anti-corruption piece by the University of the Philippine Symphony Orchestra (UPSO). UPSO, along with UPSO Symphonic Chorus and the UP College of Music Chorus Class serenaded the UP community last December 12, 2025 at the University …
I wonder how cats live that long so much that they are called to have nine lives. I wonder if it’s a myth or just a figure of speech about how they live – as I’ve said with nine lives. I wonder how they end up jumping heights up and down or reaching the roofs …
Photographs as evidence in court in the Kdrama “Typhoon Family” triggered memories of my “darkroom” days as chief photographer of the Philippine Collegian of the University of the Philippines Diliman. Typhoon Family depicts the growth period of a young chief executive officer (CEO ) and the struggles of his family and employees as they strive to protect …
All that I knew about Gregoria de Jesus is that she was the wife of revolutionary Gat Andres Bonifacio, or Mrs. Andres Bonifacio. Then I recently saw “Lakambini: Gregoria de Jesus” when it was screened at the University of the Philippines Film Center. It is a 2025 meta-docufiction film directed by Arjanmar Rebeta and Jeffrey Jeturian. The film is …
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As a person with a disability myself, I believe that work is essential to self fulfillment. It is a way to earn and sustain your daily basic needs. Although I have struggled to be employed, sanity dictates that I am better when I get to work and be independent. However, this is not so for …
Language and culture play a significant component in the social integration and connection among the people of a certain community/society. They shape and influence the way people understand the world, communicate and interact to one another, and try to make and construct meaning from their daily activities. People frequently think and understand language as simply …
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Victims of trafficking face profound suffering that may last their lifetime, the incalculable injustice perpetrated by people who make a living out of deceiving unsuspecting victims , taking advantage of their vulnerability. They must be penalized. Thus declared the Supreme Court, through Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen, in the case of People vs. Valencia (G.R. No. …
What is more important — the destination or the journey? I think knowing your destination is important. For example, when you ride a jeepney you know where it’s headed to and where you will stop or say “para”! Getting on a plane, boat or any transportation must show that you have a destination. Because, if …
